In this episode, Ty and Daphne use a critical lens to discuss current news and events related to politics, entertainment, and sports. After briefly catching up (00:30), the hosts begin the conversation by highlighting key findings in the 448-page Mueller report (7:40), discussing the potential for election interference in 2020 (17:00), and providing insight into the implications of recent anti-abortion laws (23:00). After discussing real world politics, they turn their attention to an on-screen battle for power by discussing the season premiere of Game of Thrones (32:20). Additionally, they provide their own interpretations of Jordan Peele’s Us (40:38) and give their thoughts on Beyonce’s Homecoming (49:45). They close the episode by having a conversation about race and Tiger Woods’ Masters victory (1:05:20).

 

Resources:

The Mueller report, annotated - https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2019/politics/read-the-mueller-report/?utm_term=.0196ff62d8c3

Russian 2016 Influence Operation Targeted African-Americans on Social Media - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/17/us/politics/russia-2016-influence-campaign.html

In attempt to sow fear, Russian trolls paid for self-defense classes for African Americans - https://money.cnn.com/2017/10/18/media/black-fist-russia-self-defense-classes/index.html

The Accidental Activist (Norma McCorvey and Roe v. Wade) - https://www.vanityfair.com/news/politics/2013/02/norma-mccorvey-roe-v-wade-abortion

‘Move The Campus’: D.C. Resident’s Suggestion After Howard University Students Complain About People Using The Yard As A Dog Park- https://www.essence.com/news/howard-univeristy-dog-walking-gentrifiers/